Proyecto de la lista individual
Scalar
We will be working primarily in the Open-Source Platform “Scalar” to build a virtual annotated library that will assist us in writing the final literature review.
- Open an account: http://scalar.usc.edu/scalar/
- Visit our Course Scalar Page: http://scalar.usc.edu/works/space-place-mapping/index
- Note your Assigned Readings
- Begin thinking about your “Individual List” topic
Assigned Readings Annotated Bibliography:
We will be compiling an annotated bibliography of the assigned readings as the course progresses, with each reading becoming a Scalar page. Each reading will have its own page (assigned) with a brief critical summary consisting of one- or two-sentence answers to the following questions:
- What is the author’s point of view/perspective/approach?
- What is/are the main research question/s?
- How does the author attempt to answer the main research question?
- Does the work deliver in terms of answering the main question/s?
- Does the article, chapter, etc. have any limitations or biases?
- What is the significance of the work? In other words, what is its major contribution? (This can be conceptual, or methodological...)
- Chose one stimulating/productive/provocative quote that epitomizes the contribution made by the piece, or the author's central argument.
In class we will think about whether the pieces can be put into dialogue in any way; whether there are points of contact between them. All students should be prepared to answer these questions in class (not just the person who wrote the annotation)
Individual Lists (Literature Review)
You will choose 3-5 primary sources and 10-12 secondary sources related to a theme of the course and/or your individual area of research to create an individual annotated list. This is an exercise very similar to the “Four Fields Lists.” You must speak with the professor before beginning the project in order to ensure that your topic is appropriate.
Sources already treated in the course syllabus are not eligible for the individual list. You will leave a digital copy of your sources in a shared Dropbox folder (for lengthy primary sources you should only include pertinent excerpts).
For Primary Sources you must choose at least one primary source from either the Benson Rare Books Collection, the Harry Ransom Center, or the Blanton Museum.
Each source will have its own page that will connect to your main page (relationships – more on this later). On each source page you will include:
- An image of the source
- Metadata
- Description of the source (no more than 500 words)
- Brief description of how this source is related to your topic you are exploring
- Precise tags
The Secondary Sources will also each have their own page that will connect to your main page. These are the same as the annotations for the syllabus list, with the exception of #8. You will be responsible for a brief critical summary of your chosen readings to consist of one- or two-sentence answers to the following questions:
- What is the author’s point of view/perspective/approach?
- What is/are the main research question/s?
- How does the author attempt to answer the main research question?
- Does the work deliver in terms of answering the main question/s?
- Does the article, chapter, etc. have any limitations or biases?
- What is the significance of the work? In other words, what is its major contribution? (This can be conceptual, or methodological...)
- Chose one stimulating/productive/provocative quote that epitomizes the contribution made by the piece, or the author's central argument.
- How does this work relate to / illuminate / help you think about the topic(s) of your list / area of research?
You will re-name your main page and lastly, write a meta-summary of the works you chose (500-750 words). Include reference to at least two of the course readings (from the syllabus) that have helped you think your project.
Due Date:
Due Tuesday 4/26 12:00 noon: complete individual list and meta-summary